Shanghai's Company R&D Centers Totals 212Eighteen new R&D (research and development) centers opened to operation in Shanghai this week, making the total number of company R&D centers in this China's largest industrial city reaching 212.An official source said that among all the 212 R&D centers, 23 have been listed as national key R&D centers. Most of the 18 new R&D centers are engaged in high-tech sectors -- five involving in electronic information sector, four engaged in bio-medical sector and one in the new material sector. Local economic observers commented that these R&D centers will play an crucial role in restructuring and upgrading Shanghai's industries. |
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